You are assessing a patient complaining of shortness of breath. Which of the following questions will assist you in obtaining additional information about the patient's problem?
A) "Why did you wait two hours before calling 911?"
B) "Have you ever had a myocardial infarction before?"
C) "You are having difficulty breathing; are you also having chest pain?"
D) "Did you get diaphoretic when you started having shortness of breath?"
C
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a. Detailed b. Comprehensive c. Expanded problem focused d. Initial consult
A 16-year-old female patient has a history of bulimia. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would realize that bulimia is:
A) A normal stage of adolescence and often is self-limiting B) Probably rooted in a concern related to her body image C) Most often related to a developing taste and distaste for certain foods D) Driven by a drive for maximum health and fitness
During a ____ backup, the archive bit is not cleared.
A. differential B. full C. daily D. incremental
Pre-certification is not required for standing orders
Indicate whether the statement is true or false